Non-agency contractors comprise 25.5 % of the U.S. workforce - Staffing Industry Analysts
85% of business executives intend to expand their use of freelancers in 2017 - Accenture
20 % of professional freelancers make more than $100,000/year - MBO Partners
11% of working adults in the U.S. work primarily as independent contractors - Nation1099.com
Non-agency contractors comprise 25.5 % of the U.S. workforce - Staffing Industry Analysts
85% of business executives intend to expand their use of freelancers in 2017 - Accenture
20 % of professional freelancers make more than $100,000/year - MBO Partners
11% of working adults in the U.S. work primarily as independent contractors - Nation1099.com
Non-agency contractors comprise 25.5 % of the U.S. workforce - Staffing Industry Analysts
85% of business executives intend to expand their use of freelancers in 2017 - Accenture
20 % of professional freelancers make more than $100,000/year - MBO Partners
11% of working adults in the U.S. work primarily as independent contractors - Nation1099.com
Non-agency contractors comprise 25.5 % of the U.S. workforce - Staffing Industry Analysts
85% of business executives intend to expand their use of freelancers in 2017 - Accenture
20 % of professional freelancers make more than $100,000/year - MBO Partners
11% of working adults in the U.S. work primarily as independent contractors - Nation1099.com

Differentiating yourself as a certified IC is key to winning new work. Tell your clients and prospects what they want to hear: tell them you are IC Precheck and ready to go!

You and your clients are at risk of the IRS and the DOL questioning the propriety of your IC classification, potentially reclassifying you as an employee. Savvy ICs come prepared!

Being independent means you are free to work with whom you want, build the business you envision and take the calls you want to take. Embrace your Independence!

Freelancers and Independents Seek Certification Status

CONTROL

IC SAVVY

Are you a freelancer? An independent consultant? Or a microprenuer? Then you belong to the largest and fastest growing segment of the expanding U.S. workforce, the ”gig economy.” Congratulations! However, all-too-often, when you engage with clients you are thrown into the same bucket as staffing agency, W2 and payrolled contractors. Being classified as a W2 employee or working for an agency runs contrary to the independence and control you had in mind when you became self-employed.

Clients are actively expanding their workforce to include freelancers and independents because the way to get work done is changing. With this change companies are becoming increasingly weary of the risks of employee misclassification and are often challenged on how best to engage you safely.

You can demonstrate your IC savvyness by anticipating your clients’ needs and by becoming IC Precheck. Differentiate your resume and online profiles with the IC Precheck seal proudly displayed. Differentiate your proposals by including the IC Due Diligence Package and the IC Precheck Certificate which highlights your IC Certification, your IC Best Practices Training and more.

INDEPENDENCE

DIFFERENTIATE

Control

Independence

IC Savvy

Differentiate

Are you a freelancer? An independent consultant? Or a microprenuer? Then you belong to the largest and fastest growing segment of the expanding U.S. workforce, the ”gig economy.” Congratulations! However, all-too-often, when you engage with clients you are thrown into the same bucket as staffing agency, W2 and payrolled contractors. Being classified as a W2 employee or working for an agency runs contrary to the independence and control you had in mind when you became self-employed.

Clients are actively expanding their workforce to include freelancers and independents because the way to get work done is changing. With this change companies are becoming increasingly weary of the risks of employee misclassification and are often challenged on how best to engage you safely.

You can demonstrate your IC savvyness by anticipating your clients’ needs and by becoming IC Precheck. Differentiate your resume and online profiles with the IC Precheck seal proudly displayed. Differentiate your proposals by including the IC Due Diligence Package and the IC Precheck Certificate which highlights your IC Certification, your IC Best Practices Training and more.

What Is An Independent Contractor?

Self-employed

Unincorporated or incorporated small business entity

Delivers services under contract rather than as an employee

Commonly referred to as 1099s, freelancers, contractors, or independent consultants

Not entitled to client company benefits

Does not work exclusively for a single client company

Works on projects or gigs (i.e. engagements) with defined duration and are temporary in nature

A real business that pays their own taxes, has business insurance (typically), and

Must be in compliance with independent contractor criteria as defined by the IRS, the National Labor Relations Board, individual states and various other agencies and jurisdictions

Do You Think You Are an Independent Contractor?

What really matters is whether the IRS, the Department of Labor (DOL) and all the other state and federal jurisdictions think you are an independent contractor. Compare your current thinking to this 2017 Department of Labor Misclassification Fact Sheet and the IRS's 3 category tests.